Additional links
Buying and Selling TDRs
Describes how the trading of TDRs works in the private TDR market with link to the TDR Exchange.
Transfer of Development Rights Exchange
The Transfer of Development Rights Exchange facilitates the trading of Transferable Development Rights. This page describes how it works and how to register on the Exchange.
Alpental / Skykomish - Area 90
View and download PDF reports from the assessor of Area 90's current valuation. Also, find important links for the area.
Auction surplus funds
Learn about excess money from foreclosure auctions, and how to access this information
Building and fire inspections
Permitting building and fire inspectors inspect residential and commercial building projects that are under construction in unincorporated King County for compliance with King County Building Codes.
Code Interpretations
Code interpretation is a formal statement regarding the meaning or requirements of a particular provision in the King County Development Regulations. K.C.C.2.100
File or respond to a complaint with Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Section investigates complaints regarding violations of King County Codes (KCC) related to zoning, building, property maintenance, shorelines and critical areas in unincorporated King County as outlined in KCC Title 23.
Gambling taxes
Learn who is subject to gambling taxes, what activities are subject to gambling taxes, get information about where and how to send payments, and obtain the correct forms
Improvement District foreclosures
Learn more about Utility Local Improvement District (ULID) and Local Improvement District (LID) foreclosure auctions in King County
Inspections
After King County issues a building permit, inspections are required at different stages of the project.
Inspections scheduling
When you use MyBuildingPermit or the King County Permitting Portal to schedule an inspection, you will search for your record, then select the inspection by name. When you schedule inspections by phone (IVR) or text (SelecTEXT), you will enter your record number, and then the inspection code associated with the inspection you are scheduling.
Land use inspections
If your project involves road or drainage site work, the information below outlines the applicant's expectations, responsibilities, and obligation to contact Permitting before initiating the work.
Landslide mapping
Information on current landslide and steep slope mapping, information, and resources.
Manifest Error Corrections
Petition for Property Tax Refund
Property owners may qualify for a refund due to a correction of a manifest error in description of the property relied on or used to estimate value for property assessment purposes. An example of a manifest error in description of a property could be the incorrect square footage of your house or lot.
If you think you qualify, you may download the form here (.PDF) and return with documentation or evidence to support your claim. Refunds may be made for up to 6 years.
Payment plans
Information about how to pay delinquent property taxes and set up payment plans
Permit records research
Instructions on how to research building and land use permits which have been finalized, closed or are still active in unincorporated King County can be found below. Code Enforcement case files may also be made available after they have been reviewed by staff for attorney/client privilege or confidentiality.
For records on property located within city limits, you must contact the city directly. Permitting Records Center does maintain some records for properties that are annexed or incorporated into a city after finalization of a King County permit.
Projects of special interest
Permitting activities in unincorporated King County that may be of special interest to the public because of their nature, size, or location
Property research and maps
For information relating to your parcel or property such as confirming jurisdiction, finding zoning information, confirming setbacks, learning about potential critical areas such as wetlands, floodplains, or landslide hazards see our resources below.
Property research and maps
Learn more about landslide mapping and property specific development conditions, or access reference maps for planning support.
Property taxes
Information about property taxes in King County, including ways to pay
Public rules
Public rules implement policies from legislation, like the King County Code (KCC). KCC chapter 2.98 gives county agencies general authority to promulgate rules. It also sets out the requirements we follow. Once widely shared with time for comments, public rules have the force and effect of law.
Reference maps
Reference maps to help in planning purposes can be found on this page.
Restrictive covenants
Information and options for removing or modifying unlawful, discriminatory restrictive covenants.
SEPA Process
For information on the State Enviornmental Policy Act (SEPA) process within King County.
Subarea plans
Community Service Area subarea plans help guide development decisions in King County’s six rural Community Service Areas and five urban potential annexation areas. We get feedback from these communities using guidance from the Office of Equity, Racial and Social Justice.
Sustainable building
Resources for developers, builders, architects, and homeowners interested to build toward a sustainable King County.